With all the crazy news about Facebook and privacy, a lot of people are wanting to quit Facebook. I’m not one of them. I will stay on Facebook, but I’m making other plans (this website). I have a plan so that if Facebook somehow goes away, or I get fed up with it, or they …
With all the talk about Guns lately, specifically the AR-15, I have some thoughts about this. AR-15 First off, let’s clarify what we are talking about when we talk about the AR-15. The AR-15 stands for “Armalite Rifle model 15”. It is (in it’s stock form) a 223 caliber (same as a 22 rifle with …
As I write this, the pre-race coverage of the Daytona 500 is going on. I’m looking forward to a new season of NASCAR racing. A lot of people think it’s funny that I would like NASCAR. Even I think it’s a bit strange, but what can I say? I really do enjoy the stories and …
Fast Food History is going to be a show about all the fast food places you drive by all the time (or used to). The history of the drive-thru, the burger, the hotdog, Pizza and everything else as told from the perspective of each fast food chain. This will be a Weekly podcast with a …
I was able to help my dad update the firmware on his drone the other day and we tested it between rainstorms out at his house in the Long Lake Area (Grand Traverse County Michigan) and got some cool shots!. Long Lake (with All 5 Islands) The lake across the road from Dad’s house. His …
Our foster dog Elsa (now renamed Allie) found her forever home with Kristin and her family. She now lives in Battle Creek Michigan with her Husky brother, 2 kids and a loving Mom and Dad. She has a BIG back yard to play in and a nice park to go for walks and sniff everything …
Looking at my Facebook and Twitter steams lately, I’m coming to some conclusions. (Yes, I know FB and Twitter are not the best place to see the world through, but a TON of people do so I’m going with it). I think the 2 major parties fans are like football fans. No matter what the …